Summary
Based on the sensational 1980s media event, famed cardiologist Herman Tarnower meets a particularly brutal end at the hands of his jilted lover, Jean Harris.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You need an uplifting mood
Where to watch
Not streaming in United States. Where it is:
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Audiences a little warmer than critics (+6)
Critics 43Audiences 49GoodWatch 48
Running time
1 h 34 min
Shorter than most dramas, −15 min on the typical 109
typical 10994Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 2 countries, rent or buy in 1 more
Released
2005
September 16, 2005
21 years ago
Genres
DramaThrillerTV MovieLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United Kingdom
United States
Primetime Emmy Awards2006
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie2006Nominated
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie2006Nominated
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie2006Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards2007
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series2007Nominated
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceModerate
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
66 people
Annette BeningJean Harris
Ben KingsleyHerman Tarnower
Cloris LeachmanPearl "Billie" Schwartz
Lawrence O'DonnellJudge Leggett
Frank WhaleyGeorge Bolen
Bill SmitrovichJoel Arnou
Frances FisherMarge Richey Jacobson
Michael GrossLeslie Jacobson
Ronald GuttmanHenri
John Patrick AmedoriYoung David Harris- BMBrad McCoyYoung Jimmy Harris
John RubinsteinTarnower's Best Friend
Brett ButlerTarnower's Ex #1
Lee GarlingtonTarnower's Ex #2
Ellen BurstynFormer Tarnower Steady
Cristine RoseSuzanne
Jessica TuckWife #1
Robert CicchiniDet. Siciliano
Michael Paul ChanDr. Louis Roh
Nan MartinMama Tarnower
Mary McDonnellVivian Schulte
Philip Baker HallArthur Schulte
Chloë SevignyLynne Tryforos
Jessica Kate MeyerDebbie
Directing · 1
- Phyllis Nagy Director, Screenplay
Writing · 1
- Shana Alexander Book
Production · 9
- John Wells Executive Producer
- Christine Vachon Executive Producer
- Elizabeth Karlsen Executive Producer
- Pamela Koffler Executive Producer
- Chrisann Verges Producer
- Junie Lowry-Johnson Casting
Editing · 2
- Curtiss Clayton Editor
- Lee Percy Editor
Sound · 1
- Alex Wurman Original Music Composer
Art · 4
- Alison Dominitz Production Design
- Troy Sizemore Art Direction
- Barbara Munch Set Decoration
- Marlene McCarty Title Designer
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Julie Weiss Costume Design
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